Carbol Fuchsin

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Carbol Fuchsin

Other Names

• 2821 PHENOL SOLUTION
• CARBOL FUCHSIN 1% STAIN

Product Number(s)

ACF-500

CAS Number

-

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• H302±H312±H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P303±P361±P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• .P305±P351±P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
• P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P301±P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
• P304±P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P308±P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P301±P330±P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P362±P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth with water. Give 3-4 glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled the substance. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop.

Skin Contact

In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap and then rinse with methylated spirits. Seek immediate medical attention.

Eye Contact

In case of eye contact, hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

Other Information

• This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure. Such irreversible effects can include central nervous system effects, kidney necrosis, liver lesions, anemia or paralysis. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation, coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.
• Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns. May cause irritation, redness, itchiness and skin dryness. May be toxic if absorbed through the skin.
• Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage, irritation, tearing, stinging, blurred vision and pain. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear approved respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety boots. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Extinguish all sources of ignition. Avoid sparks and open flames. No smoking. Do not walk or touch spilt material.

Environmental precautions

In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Stop leak if safe to do so and absorb spill with sand, earth, vermiculite or some other absorbent material. Do not use sawdust. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal. Use only nonsparking tools.
• For large spills, contact emergency services, bund the area and blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapours.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Keep in original container, tightly closed when not in use. Protect from direct sunlight, heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Keep away from strong oxidising agents, strong alkalies, combustible materials, nitrates and acids.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapour below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Eye and face protectors for protection against splashing materials or liquids. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 for more information.

Skin protection

• Nitrile or neoprene gloves. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2161 for more information. When selecting gloves for use against certain chemicals, the degradation resistance, permeation rate and permeation breakthrough time should be considered.
• Occupational protective clothing (depending on conditions in which it has to be used, in particular as regards the period for which it is worn, which shall be determined on the basis of the seriousness of the risk, the frequency of exposure to the risk, the characteristics of the workstation of each worker and the performance of the protective clothing). See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4501 for more information.

Body protection

No information available.

Respiratory protection

• When vapours approach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face organic vapour respirator with dust/mist filter is recommended.
• When vapours exceed the exposure standards, the use of an positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Dark red liquid

Odour

Not available.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

20 °C: 30 hPa

Density

1.02

Boiling Point

90 °C (approx.)

Melting Point

-5 °C

Solubility

Completely soluble in water.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not applicable.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Conditions to avoid

Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials

• Strong oxidising agents, strong alkalies, combustible materials, nitrates and acids.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Acrid smoke and fumes.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause de-fatting of the skin and dermatitis, severe eye irritation and possible blindness. May cause tumours in the liver and thyroid.
• This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure. Such irreversible effects can include central nervous system effects, kidney necrosis, liver lesions, anemia or paralysis.

Eye contact

Causes serious eye damage, irritation, tearing, stinging, blurred vision and pain. This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure.

Skin contact

Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns. May cause irritation, redness, itchiness and skin dryness. May be toxic if absorbed through the skin. This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure.

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure.

Inhalation

Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation, coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. This substance is capable of causing serious irreversible effects after a single exposure.

Toxicity and irritation

• 108-95-2 phenol
• Oral LD₅₀ 317 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD₅₀ 850 mg/kg (rabbit)
• 64-17-5 Ethanol
• Oral LD₅₀ 7060 mg/kg (rat) Inhalation
• LC₅₀/4 h 20000 mg/l (rat)

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN2821

Proper shipping name

2821 PHENOL SOLUTION

Transport hazard class

6.1

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

• Special Provisions: 223
• Limited Quantities: 5L

Additional information

• Packagings & IBCs - Packing Instruction: P001, IBC03, LP01 Packagings & IBCs - Special Packing Provisions: No information available.
• Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Instructions: T4
• Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Special Provisions: TP1

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Poisons Schedule: 6

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

18 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.